Episodes
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
Marching Off the Map with Andrew McPeak - 174
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
Marching Off the Map and the Travel Guide
Andrew McPeak
Today, I am talking with Andrew McPeak who co-wrote Marching Off the Map with Dr. Tim Elmore.
Marching Off the Map takes a peek at the "world's newest generation of students (Generation Z) and helps educators understand how to best connect with and lead them in the classroom."
Listen for Andrew to talk about the idea and formatting of the book, Pioneers and Settlers, and connections to sailing. Additionally, you'll hear Andrew share his thoughts about the Travel Guide - its purpose and why you should make sure that you get it.
As a note, check out Andrew's explanation of a few new words that explain something just right.
I think that you will find Andrew's passion for the concepts discussed in Marching Off the Map addictive.
Thanks for listening.
Check out the links below for connecting with Andrew and getting your own copy of Marching off the Map as well as the Travel Guide.
Find out more -
Marching Off the Map link at Growing Leaders
Connect with Andrew-
Length- 41:38
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Closing Thoughts About Primary Sources and Jim Spradley's Interview - 173
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
In this episode I draw to a close the series that began with Episode 165 concerning Primary and Secondary sources of information. I share three reasons why primary sources are important in the classroom, I explain three ways to use primary sources in the classroom, and I share my thoughts about lessons gleaned from Jim Spradley's comments over episodes 166, 168, 170, & 172.
3 Reasons Primary Sources Are Important In The Classroom
1. First Hand Knowledge
2. Paint Pictures
3. Make the Listener Want to Know More
3 Ways to Use Primary Sources in the Classroom
1. Use as a Hook
2. Stepping Stones to Better Understanding
3. Discussion About Bias
10 Lessons From Jim
1. Sharecropping
2. Where did he grow up and where did he go?
3. Education
4. Importance of reading.
5. Did you spot his sense of humor?
6. WWII
7. "If you are going to make money you have to work for yourself."
8. Determination
9. Borrowing Money
10. Business Success
At the conclusion I challenge the listener to start using primary sources in the coming weeks.
Thanks for listening. Please share and don't forget to use primary sources of information.
Length - 18:02
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
Jim Spradley & Early Business Ventures - 172
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
Jim was born in Dooley County, Georgia in 1923. This is the part 4 of 4. This episode focuses on his early business ventures following WWII and into the 1960's.
In this segment listen for Jim to talk about working while at Princeton and graduating with honors.
He recollects how he took a job after graduating but eventually realized that the only way to make real money was to own his own business.
He then partnered with a friend in the baking business in Atlanta and this eventually lead to being bought out by a large player in the industry - PET.
Jim discusses the ups and downs of staying with PET and his success leads him to purchase Standard Candy in 1980.
As you listen think about what drive and push Jim had to have to build the small fudge bakery into a successful business that attracted the larger company.
Next week I will revisit the whole interview - parts 1-4- and conclude with some thoughts about the use of primary sources in your classrooms.
Many thanks to Mr. Spradley for spending time with me.
Length - 27:47
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
Reflections on Jim's Comments about his Military Service in WWII - 171
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
Last week you heard Jim talk about the importance of education in his life. This week Jim talks about his experience in the Navy and his role in World War II.
Remember that Jim is a primary source. He is recalling his experience.
How could you use his thoughts and comments about his service time to draw kids into wanting to more about those times?
Think about the journey that he went on from south Georgia to finally join the war. How could you make this into an activity that would hook the kids and make them want to know more?
There were many words and phrases that you would need to explain like "being drafted" or "shopkeeper" or "mutton" or "PT-Boat".
What about him eventually achieving a degree in economics from Princeton University?
Think about his comments related to the ending of the war with Germany and its allies and then the surrender of Japan. What did he think?
Hope that this episode gave you great information for creating an awesome classroom experience.
Thanks for listening.
Next week is part 4 of this 4 part series with Mr. Jim Spradley.
Take care.
Length - 12:25
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
Jim Spradley-Part 3; Military Service & World War II - 170
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
This is part 3 of my interview of Jim Spradley. Today we are talking about his military experience in World War II.
Here are some samples from our discussion:
How Jim ended up in the Navy.
What he was trained to do and where he was eventually dropped in the Pacific theater of the War.
Nobody wanted to volunteer for submarines.
What they ate and why the Army soldiers really liked getting mutton.
What it was like when the announcement came that Germany had surrendered.
His transition from war to college.
The college he attended after the war was Princeton where he eventually completed his degree in Economics.
One of the biggest moments in his service was the day that he heard____________ .
What was expected if the war carried itself to the Japanese mainland.
What happened when Japan surrendered.
This talk is filled with potential for engaging activities. What do you think?
Here are some words/phrases that the kids would need to understand when you discuss Jim's comments: draft, Navy, storekeeper as a military position, PT boats, torpedo boats, mutton, equator, c-rations, and celebration mode.
Also, how about helping the kids look at where he was when he was drafted in Dooly County, Georgia. Think about where his travels took him next: Macon and Rhode Island to California to the Pacific which included New Guinea, the Phillipines, and Japan.
Thanks for listening.
Enjoy.
Length - 36:25